Thomas Cook threatens to kick holidaymaker, 21, off plane because her outfit was 'inappropriate'

Emily took to social media to show her frustration towards the airline

A young holidaymaker flying away for some sunshine was threatened with removal from a Thomas Cook plane after being told her outfit was 'causing offence'.

Emily O'Connor, 21, was looking forward to flying from Birmingham to Tenerife, but says she was left 'physically shaking' after a flight attendant said she would have to cover up.

After posting her experience on social media, Emily's story has gone viral and earned her widespread support in the row, according to Birmingham Live .

Emily was looking forward to her holiday before it was marred by the actions of Thomas Cook attendants (Image: Tim Goode/PA Wire)

On Twitter, Emily posted: "Flying from Bham to Tenerife, Thomas Cook told me they were going to remove me from the flight if I didn't "cover up" as I was 'causing offence' and was 'inappropriate'.

"They had four flight staff around me to get my luggage to take me off the plane."

The 21-year-old was wearing a black bralet strap top and a pair of orange trousers, and said that the experience was the worst of her life.

"I informed the staff that there is no appropriate wear policy stipulated online," she said

"I stood up on the flight and asked if anyone was offended, no-one said a word.

"The manager then went to get my bag to remove me from the flight.

Emily also revealed that she received verbal abuse from another passenger whilst cabin crew attendants did nothing in response.

"A man shouted 'Shut up you pathetic woman. Put a f*****g jacket on' - the staff said nothing to him.

"I was given a jacket by my cousin sitting at the front of the plane and they did not leave until I physically put it on.

"They made comments over the speaker about the situation and left me shaking and upset on my own.

"I was physically shaking and they could see that, yet they continued to sexualise and ridicule me.

"It was the worst experience of my life."

Twitter users quickly commented on the post to support Emily, stating "That is awful to see that the crew on board made you feel that way, disgusting!" and "I think you look lovely and appropriately dressed."

A Thomas Cook spokesman has since responded by saying: "We are sorry that we upset Ms O’Connor. It’s clear we could have handled the situation better.

"In common with most airlines we have an appropriate clothing policy.

"This applies equally to men and women of all ages without discrimination.

"Our crews have the difficult task of implementing that policy and don’t always get it right.”